The Supreme Court has ruled that the legal principle of bail being the norm and jail being the exception remains applicable even in cases filed under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The apex court expressed serious reservations regarding its own previous order that denied bail to a former student leader involved in the Delhi riots conspiracy case. The court observed that the earlier ruling failed to properly apply established principles on prolonged pre-trial detention. It underscored that while the anti-terror law imposes strict conditions on granting bail, these restrictions cannot override the constitutional guarantee of personal liberty. The court noted that denial of bail must not be treated as automatic merely because charges are framed under the stringent law. The ruling highlighted that conviction rates in such cases remain extremely low across India, with a vast majority of accused individuals being acquitted after enduring lengthy trials and prolonged incarceration. The court specifically pointed out the low conviction rates in Kashmir to emphasize the need for upholding personal liberty during trials.
A young woman named Deepika died in Greater Noida in an alleged dowry death case. Her family claims she was harassed and killed by her husband and in-laws over demands for a Fortuner vehicle and Rs 51 lakh in cash.
A woman taking her six-month-old child for a walk outside her home in Eco City-1, New Chandigarh, was targeted by bike-borne chain snatchers in broad daylight.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special aerial welcome as Swedish Gripen fighter jets escorted his aircraft while entering Swedish airspace ahead of his two-day visit to Gothenburg.
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